Small cells within the nervous system that act as phagocytes, watching for and engulfing invaders, are ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

microglia

Microglia are small cells that act as phagocytes, watching for and engulfing invaders.

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Ms. RHIT is developing an audit tool to review records in preparation for The Joint Commission survey. Which of the following is a standard that should be included on the audit tool?

A) Each record needs to include a statistical summary sheet. B) The attending physician must sign an attestation statement. C) The record needs to document evidence of appropriate informed consent. D) The discharge summary must be completed within 35 days of discharge.

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Knowing that muscular dystrophy affects the voluntary muscles, which additional problem should you expect to be a direct effect of the disease?

A) Constipation B) Slow heart rate C) Inability to walk D) Vasodilation

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